Kepa Arrizabalaga could still have a future at Chelsea after the club triggered a clause in his loan deal with Bournemouth, according to reports from Spain. The Spanish goalkeeper, who remains the most expensive in football history, has not featured for Chelsea since Frank Lampard’s interim tenure in 2023. After a season on loan at Real Madrid, where he lost his starting spot to backup goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, Kepa joined Bournemouth on a temporary deal in August. It was reported that Kepa signed a one-year extension to his Chelsea contract before moving to the south coast, keeping him at Stamford…
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At least four major Premier League clubs will miss out on the FA Cup fifth-round draw on Monday night. Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur have all been knocked out of the competition. Arsenal were eliminated by Manchester United in the third round at the Emirates. Bruno Fernandes gave United the lead, but Gabriel Magalhães equalized. Martin Ødegaard then missed a chance to win from the penalty spot, and United secured their place in the next round through a penalty shoot-out. In one of the season’s biggest upsets, Plymouth defeated Liverpool 1-0, with Hardie scoring from the spot. Chelsea were…
It was a busy January transfer window for Manchester City, as Pep Guardiola’s side made four signings to strengthen their squad. Currently sitting fifth in the Premier League with 41 points, they also face a Champions League knockout clash against Real Madrid. City made two defensive additions, signing centre-back duo Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens and Vitor Reis from Palmeiras. They also added midfielder Nico Gonzalez from FC Porto on deadline day, bolstering their options in midfield, especially with Rodri sidelined. However, one of the most notable moves of the winter transfer window was the signing of Omar Marmoush. Why City…
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has praised Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio for their performances after the duo made their debuts for the club off the bench against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup over the weekend. Emery highlighted how both players remained consistent and focused during the match. Rashford and Asensio joined Villa on loan last week, with Rashford coming from Manchester United and Asensio from Paris Saint-Germain. Both were named among the substitutes for Sunday’s game against Spurs. After Morgan Rogers gave Villa the lead, Rashford and Asensio came on as Emery’s side secured a 2-1 victory in…
The stage is set for an exciting Champions League knockout clash as Manchester City host Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday. This high-stakes encounter marks the first leg of their crucial play-off, with both teams eager to stay in the competition after underperforming in the revamped League Phase. According to Sky News, Real Madrid, the record 15-time European champions, finished a disappointing 11th in the League Phase. Despite winning five of their eight group-stage matches, they suffered losses to Lille, Liverpool, and AC Milan. Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City narrowly qualified for the play-offs, securing a 22nd-place finish…
Chelsea’s flop has landed in AC Milan revealing that his desire is to succeed in Italy. Chelsea’s flop, Joao Felix has landed in AC Milan, expressing his excitement and determination to succeed at the Italian club, revealing that he “pushed hard” to secure the transfer. Felix, who joined Milan on a six-month dry loan deal from Chelsea. What Felix said Felix shared his thoughts on the move in a statement published on Milan’s Instagram profile. The Portuguese forward also revealed his admiration for Milan legend Kaka, who he idolized growing up. “I pushed hard to come here; I want to…
Manchester City were pushed to their limits before securing a 2-1 FA Cup fourth-round win over a determined Leyton Orient on Saturday afternoon. Despite fielding a strong lineup at Brisbane Road, City got off to a nightmare start against the League One side. Jamie Donley’s stunning long-range lob hit the crossbar, then bounced off goalkeeper Stefan Ortega’s back and into the net, giving Orient an unexpected lead with an own goal to Ortega’s name. Donley then turned defender in the closing stages of the first half, clearing a Bernardo Silva effort off the line, while Omar Marmoush tested goalkeeper Josh…
Real Madrid have reportedly made William Saliba their top defensive target for the upcoming summer transfer window, according to a report from France. Injuries to centre-backs have been a major concern for Real Madrid in recent seasons. Eder Militao has now suffered two ACL injuries in as many campaigns, while David Alaba’s return to the sidelines after an extended knee issue led manager Carlo Ancelotti to describe the situation as an “emergency.” With the expected summer departure of Jesus Vallejo, which will leave them with only three senior centre-backs, Madrid is set to bolster their defensive options. RMC Sport reports…
Chelsea’s FA Cup campaign came to a halt in the fourth round as they suffered a 2-1 defeat to newly-formed rivals Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday evening. The match started in chaotic fashion, with Bart Verbruggen spilling Cole Palmer’s cross into his own net within the first five minutes. However, Brighton quickly leveled with a superb header from Georginio Rutter, deservedly equalizing after a strong first-half performance. Early in the second half, Kaoru Mitoma’s lob put Brighton ahead, and Chelsea never looked likely to recover. Despite a few half-chances, the Blues failed to create any real threat as their…
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid battled to a 1-1 draw in Saturday’s intense derby. The match was still waiting for its first shot on target when Atletico were awarded a penalty in the 34th minute. After VAR confirmed a foul by Aurelien Tchouameni on Samuel Lino, Julian Alvarez stepped up to calmly chip the ball down the middle, giving Atletico the lead in a lackluster first half. This marked the fifth game of the season where Real Madrid failed to register a shot on target. Carlo Ancelotti clearly demanded more from his team after the break, and Kylian Mbappe delivered…